Senior Scientist Bio-/Chemical Quality Control

Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Schweiz
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 1 Monat her
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety StandardsJob DescriptionTechnical ResponsibilitiesProcesses and methods implementation:
  • Coordinate actions to establish and implement processes and analytical methods for testing finished products, in-process controls, intermediates, raw materials, utility, and cleaning samples.
  • Responsible for:
  • Write and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (Wis) within timelines
  • Review and approve methods, plans, protocols, and reports
  • Supporting procurement, qualification, calibration, and maintenance of analytical and infrastructure equipment
  • Coordinate the development, transfer, and validation of analytical procedures according to given timelines
  • Review of analytical raw data, equipment qualification/maintenance raw data, and other documentation in Biochemical QC.
Project Leadership:
  • Represent BCQC in projects, workgroups, and participate in local and global initiatives
  • Promote effective and timely communication within project teams, ensuring visibility and understanding of the site/company's strategy
  • Support project implementation within the QC department and ensure data-driven workload for each assigned project
  • Drive project collaboration and operate in full alignment with the company's core values
  • Own the problem-solving process for any issues related to assigned projects/tasks
  • Coordinate resources in collaboration with the rest of QC, ensuring QC timelines and targets are met
  • Promote an accountable working environment through management mentorship and open access to important information
  • Proactively support continuous improvement of QC compliance and performance
  • Establish and maintain contact with external partners such as suppliers, contract laboratories, and universities
QC Execution:
  • Document and deposit raw data, results, reports, and journals
  • Assist during the resolution of issues and requests related to (bio)chemical analytics (quality issues, health authority requests, etc.)
  • Ensure timely investigation of deviations
  • Communicate efficiently and inform the head of BCQC about ongoing business and issues
  • Sharing required information with sponsors, customers, and colleagues
  • Supporting QC colleagues in the areas of GMP and Quality Control
  • Supporting recruitment within the team
  • Acting as liaisons between their respective departmental teams and the DI officer, ensuring regular DI Surveillance and performing internal DI moments, huddles, and trainings
Position QualificationEducation:
  • Degree or equivalent experience (Master or higher) in biochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, molecular sciences, or similar fields.
  • Lower educational background may be accepted based on significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience & Proficiencies:
  • 3-5 years lab experience with confirmed expertise in (bio)chemical QC methods, method validation, and analytical issue management
  • confirmed experience (at least 5 years) in chemical or biochemical laboratories, including experience in a regulated GMP environment
  • experience in project and task coordination
Proficiencies:
  • Business insight and critical thinking
  • Emphasis on achieving goals and taking ownership
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong collaboration abilities
  • Agility and adaptability in handling ambiguity
Additional Requirements:
  • Proficiency in English and German is required, with exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis based on the overall CV.

Thermo Fisher Scientific